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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.66, 922.68 and 388.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.66, 922.68 and 388.88 is: 536.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.66 : 922.68 = 388.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.66/922.68 = 388.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.66x = 922.68 × 388.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.66x = 358,807.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,807.19/668.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.61

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